PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alan Dominick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddard Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominick comes to the cage accompanied by ' It's My Life ' by Bon Jovi. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dominick
vs
Stark

196 cm
24
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alan Dominick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddard Stark!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dominick tries for a takedown but Stark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dominick throws a one two combo.
Dominick has his takedown stuffed

and Stark decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dominick's guard.
Stark wants to control from the top but Dominick keeps moving.
Stark throws a strike but Dominick rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark is trying to keep Dominick in close.
Dominick stopping the sweep attempt from Stark.
Dominick trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Stark pushes Dominick off and gets back to his feet.

Stark scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stark scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dominick wants to get back to his feet.
Dominick is pressing down on Stark's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
Dominick is trying to control the position but Stark postures up.
Stark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dominick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dominick managing to control the position.
Stark's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stark with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stark wants to control from the top but Dominick keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Eddard Stark was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stark dives in and grabs Dominick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dominick pushes down on Stark's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dominick closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stark did well to prevent Dominick getting side control.
Stark looks gassed!
Stark is looking to control Dominick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stark avoid being mounted?

Dominick decides to return to a standing position.

Dominick feints and as Stark raises his hands in defense, Dominick changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dominick is looking to work some ground and pound but Stark has wrist control.
Dominick trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dominick throwing strikes from guard but Stark blocks nicely.

Stark has his feet on Dominick's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dominick.
Dominick scoring well with a low kick there.
No luck for Dominick with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Dominick. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dominick looking to score a takedown here. Stark is defending well but Dominick drives through and ends up in Stark's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dominick is stalling in the full guard.
Dominick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stark is trying to keep Dominick in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Dominick dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dominick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dominick wants to clinch
and Stark counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dominick's knee momentarily.
Stark throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Dominick counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Stark!
Stark really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dominick avoids the attempt from Stark to control.
Alan Dominick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stark gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stark manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dominick would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stark pushes Dominick off and gets back to his feet.
Dominick fails with an attempt to clinch.

Dominick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dominick drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stark pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dominick shoots in for a double leg but Stark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Dominick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark thows a body shot but no joy.
Stark shoots in and drives through. Dominick sprawls well.
Stark has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dominick.
Alan Dominick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dominick looks for a takedown but Stark sprawls well.
Dominick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Dominick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dominick with a poor takedown

and Stark counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dominick's guard now.
Dominick trying to keep a closed guard but Stark is proving a slippery customer.
Dominick wants to sweep but no luck.
Dominick wants to stand up but Stark is controlling him.
Dominick is trying to keep Stark in close.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stark shoots for a takedown but Dominick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dominick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stark sprawls well. Stark wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dominick gets slowly back to his feet.
Dominick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stark counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Stark feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dominick has a closed guard, preventing Stark from standing up.
Stark works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dominick is looking for a sweep. Stark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stark content to control rather than advance.
Dominick looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Stark wants to take a breather but Dominick is having none of it.

Dominick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stark pulls his head out easily.
Stark is controlling the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stark lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddard Stark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Stark closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dominick counters with a big head kick but Stark shrugs it off.
Stark falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dominick counters with a head kick. That will keep Stark thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Stark misses with a takedown attempt

and Dominick moves into the clinch.
Dominick has Stark pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stark manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dominick is trying to break the clinch but Stark has him pressed against the cage.
Stark tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dominick smiles and moves away.

Stark throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dominick was covering up waiting for the punch and Stark finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stark wants to control from the top but Dominick keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominick is keeping the position for now.
Dominick is adopting a defensive guard.
Stark would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dominick controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

We're going to have a standup here because Alan Dominick wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stark.
Alan Dominick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddard Stark.
Stark stuffs the takedown.
Stark stuffs the takedown.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dominick paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Stark closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stark wants to control but Dominick is keeping him busy.

Stark is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dominick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stark lands some shots froms side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark trying to control the action but Dominick is working from the bottom.
Dominick sneaks back into half guard.
Stark wants to control but Dominick is keeping him busy.
Dominick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stark.
Dominick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dominick.
Dominick lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stark!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Dominick looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Stark wants to control but Dominick is having none of it.
Stark wants to try and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alan Dominick.
I think Dominick has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alan Dominick!